Elevating Jharkhand with
World-Class Aviation
Transforming regional air connectivity, nurturing commercial aviators at Jharkhand Flying Institute (JFI), and delivering round-the-clock emergency air ambulance services across all 24 districts.
Pioneering Aerospace Infrastructure & Regional Connectivity in Eastern India
The Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Jharkhand steers the strategic planning, development, and regulatory governance of civil aeronautical infrastructure across the state. Committed to Hon'ble Prime Minister's UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) mission and state industrial growth, the department is connecting remote mineral, cultural, and spiritual hubs with major metros.
Through the prestigious Jharkhand Flying Institute (JFI) based at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, we offer world-class flight education with state-of-the-art multi-engine flight simulators and modern training aircraft, nurturing future captains of civil aviation.
State-of-the-Art Airports & Airstrips
Jharkhand's robust aeronautical network facilitates commercial travel, industrial air cargo, pilot training, and emergency medical airlifts.
Operational
IXR / VERC
Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi
Operational
DGH / VEDO
Deoghar International Airport
UDAN RCS Ready
BKSC / VEBK
Bokaro Steel City Airport
Jharkhand Flying Institute (JFI) & Sona Sobran Udan Academy
Under the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Jharkhand, JFI conducts premier flight training, aviation hospitality, and technical engineering programs. Operating Zlin 143L single-engine trainers, modern flight simulators, DGCA ground school, and maintenance hangars in Ranchi.
State & Training Fleet
Notices, Tenders & Circulars
Access official gazette notifications, procurement documents, recruitment announcements, and DGCA advisories in one central hub.
| Publish Date | Type | Reference No. | Document Subject / Details | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | Admission | JHA/JFI/ADM/2025/14 |
Jharkhand Flying Institute (JFI) Admission Notice for CPL 2025-26 Batch
Last date of application submission: 30 November 2025
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View / Apply |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Tender | JHA/TND/AVN/2025/08 |
Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for Single & Twin Engine Aircraft Avionics & Simulators
Submission Deadline: 25 October 2025 | EMD: ₹2,50,000
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Download RFP (PDF) |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Recruitment | JHA/REC/2025/03 |
Engagement of Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) on Contract
Walk-in Interview scheduled at Directorate of Civil Aviation Ranchi
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View Notice |
| 22 Sep 2025 | Circular | JHA/CIR/2025/11 |
Revised Tariff Guidelines for Emergency Air Ambulance Operations under Ayushman Bharat
Effective across all district referral hospitals in Jharkhand
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Download Circular |
| 15 Sep 2025 | UDAN-RCS | JHA/RCS/2025/09 |
Operational Readiness & Safety Audit for Commercial Turboprop Flights at Dumka Airstrip
DGCA compliance report & trial run schedule
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Download Report |
| Publish Date | Type | Reference No. | Document Title | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | Notice | JHA/NOT/2025/44 | Schedule of Ground School Examinations for JFI CPL/PPL Candidates (DGCA Session) | PDF (340 KB) |
| 22 Sep 2025 | Circular | JHA/CIR/2025/11 | Subsidized Air Ambulance Norms for BPL & Ayushman Card Holders | PDF (512 KB) |
| 10 Sep 2025 | Advisory | JHA/ADV/2025/08 | Monsoon Aviation Safety Advisory for Non-Scheduled & State Charter Flights in Chota Nagpur Plateau | PDF (280 KB) |
| Closing Date | Tender Ref. | Work Description | Estimated Value | Tender Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2025 | JHA/TND/2025/08 | Comprehensive Maintenance Contract for Flight Simulators & Avionics Suite at JFI Ranchi | ₹ 1.25 Crore | Download RFP |
| 28 Oct 2025 | JHA/TND/2025/09 | Supply of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) & Quality Inspection at Birsa Munda Airport Hangar | ₹ 85.00 Lakh | Download NIT |
| 05 Nov 2025 | JHA/TND/2025/10 | Civil Works for Perimeter Fencing & Runway Resurfacing at Dumka & Dhanbad Airstrips | ₹ 3.80 Crore | Download BOQ |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility | Closing Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) | 01 Post (Contract) | Valid DGCA ATPL / CPL with Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) & 1,500+ flying hours | 20 Oct 2025 | Details |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) | 02 Posts | DGCA Category B1/B2 License on Cessna 172 or Beechcraft aircraft | 24 Oct 2025 | Details |
| Date | Release Title | Department Desk | Press Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 2025 | Hon'ble Chief Minister Reviews Aviation Expansion Projects in Santhal Pargana and Kolhan Divisions | Media Cell, DCA | Read Release |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Jharkhand Flying Institute Cadets Secure Top Honors in All-India DGCA Flight Navigation Exams | JFI Public Relations | Read Release |
Aviation in Action
Glimpses of pilot training, runway infrastructure, aircraft fleet, and state aviation milestones across Jharkhand.
24x7 State Emergency Air Ambulance Service
Equipped with advanced ventilator, multipara monitors, and dedicated ICU medical doctors for rapid transfer from any district to Ranchi, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Mumbai.